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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.36, 8,533.80 and 4,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.36, 8,533.80 and 4,302.54 is: 5,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.36 : 8,533.80 = 4,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.36/8,533.80 = 4,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.36x = 8,533.80 × 4,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.36x = 36,717,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717,015.85/6,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.28

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